Category: news

Prosecuting lawyers could sit in judgment if CPS ban is lifted – The Times

Posted April 7th, 2008 in Crown Prosecution Service, judiciary, news by sally

“Hundreds of state prosecutors could be free to become judges under top-level moves to end a ban on Crown Prosecution Service employees entering the judiciary, The Times has learnt. Baroness Scotland, QC, the Attorney-General, and Sir Ken Mac-donald, QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions, are both strongly in favour of the changes, saying that it would make the judiciary more diverse by widening the pool of women and ethnic minority lawyers who could be judges.”

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The Times, 7th April 2008

Source: www.timeonline.co.uk

Youth crime ‘up by two thirds in 10 years’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 7th, 2008 in crime, news, statistics, young offenders by sally

“The number of children and teenagers regularly committing crimes has soared since Labour came to power.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th April 2008

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Corporate Manslaughter Act: firms face huge fines for deaths – The Times

Posted April 7th, 2008 in corporate manslaughter, news by sally

“Prosecutions of companies found responsible for deaths – from rail crashes to accidents at work – are expected to rise significantly under laws that take effect tomorrow.”

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The Times, 5th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Families in meltdown, judge says – BBC News

Posted April 7th, 2008 in children, family courts, news by sally

“A senior family court judge has hit out at the government over what he says is an ‘epidemic’ of family failure that will have ‘catastrophic’ effects.”

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BBC News, 5th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Evicted Chagos islanders get blueprint for a longed-for future – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2008 in Chagos Islands, news by sally

“It is nearly 40 years since the Chagos islanders were evicted by the British government from their Indian Ocean home, but the legal battle aimed at giving them the right to return is still continuing.”

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The Guardian, 7th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

College fined after acid shower – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in health & safety, news, personal injuries by sally

“A college has been fined £14,000 after it failed to ensure the safety of a lecturer who suffered severe burns when an acid mix exploded over him.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Women given 12 years for murder – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A teenage mother who killed the father of her child will serve at least 12 years in prison for murder.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Investigation into custody death – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, police by sally

“An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who fell ill in a police van.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Procol Harum ruling is overturned – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in copyright, delay, news by sally

“Procol Harum lead singer Gary Brooker has won back full royalty rights to the band’s worldwide hit, A Whiter Shade of Pale, at London’s Court of Appeal.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

FA seeks power to dock points from clubs for religious abuse – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, racism, sport by sally

“English football clubs could be docked points from their league campaigns as part of a new zero-tolerance policy against fans who engage in antisemitic or Islamophobic abuse, the FA said yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Cage wins libel battle over ‘stolen dog’ – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“Oscar winner Nicolas Cage today won a libel action against the Daily Mail and actor Kathleen Turner over false allegations that he had twice been arrested for drink-driving and had stolen a dog.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Boyfriend of Ugg boot train death woman charged – The Times

Posted April 4th, 2008 in homicide, news, railways by sally

“The boyfriend of a woman killed by a 50mph train after her Ugg Boot caught in a level crossing was charged with manslaughter today.”

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The Times, 4th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Protection pledged for UK seas – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in environmental protection, fisheries, news by sally

“The government has published its long awaited Marine Bill, promising better protection for wildlife including a new network of nature reserves at sea.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Cruel’ badger-baiters sentenced – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men have been given six-month suspended jail sentences after they were caught badger-baiting with dogs.”

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BBC News, 3th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sex abuse ex-scout leader jailed – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former scout leader has been jailed for life for sexually abusing a boy for six years.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Parental guidance – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child support, legal services, news by sally

“The vilified Child Support Agency faces abolition, but its proposed replacements could leave parents without proper legal advice.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, trade marks by sally

“A proposal to shorten the period during which trade mark applications can be opposed will make the Government’s separate new fast-track trade mark process more appealing, one expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in data protection, freedom of information, news by sally

“A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could have profound implications, according to one expert.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Court challenge on post offices – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, postal service by sally

“Legal action is being launched aimed at halting plans to shut scores of post offices in London.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Former Ghurkha faces deportation – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in armed forces, deportation, Gurkhas, news by sally

“A Nottingham man who served as a Ghurkha in the British Army for 15 years has expressed his anger at a decision to deport him.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk